Episode 42: Another Way to Relax Your Pelvic Floor

What this episode covers

We teach our patients to take deep breaths hourly throughout the day to check in with their bodies and relax their pelvic floor with inhalation. But did you know that you can also check in with your pelvic floor through other areas of your body? Listen to today’s quick podcast episode to learn 3 tips to help relax your jaw, and why this helps your pelvic floor.  They’re easy to do and they’re good for your pelvic health - a double win! About Amanda: Amanda Shipley, PT, DPT, MTC is a pelvic physical therapist in Atlanta, GA with more than 15 years of experience helping patients prevent and heal pelvic floor issues. Her mission is to change the standard of care so that pelvic physical therapy is a part of a complete wellness strategy, like going to the dentist. Dr. Shipley believes in a holistic approach and focuses on treating the whole person and not just their symptoms. After having two unmedicated homebirths, Dr. Shipley is especially passionate about helping birthing people have as smooth a childbirth as possible. She believes that everyone would benefit from seeing a pelvic physical therapist during pregnancy. Dr. Shipley sees patients at her practice, Renew Pelvic Health, and creates online courses in pelvic health through Progressive Pelvic Education. In addition, she is the creator and host of the podcast Kumbay'all: The Whole Woman's Resource. If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support! [email protected] - Let us know what you thought of this episode! Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook Progressive Pelvic Education - online courses on pelvic health @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook

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